Ep. 052 - Investing with Stewardship in Mind: “Keeping the Garden"

In this episode, we explore the responsibility of investing as a form of stewardship. Join us as we discuss how to evaluate companies and their products through the lens of cultivating and keeping the 'garden'—ensuring our investments align with values of goodness, truth, and beauty.

We dive into the ethical considerations of supporting industries like tobacco, gambling, and pornography, and how our financial choices can either contribute to the flourishing or the destruction of society. Let's discover together how to invest in a way that honors the resources entrusted to us.

You can find show notes and resources for this episode at: https://secondhalfstewardship.com/episode/ep-52-eventide-part5

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Timestamps

0:00 Intro to Investing with Stewardship in Mind: "Keeping the Garden"

1:35 What are things we need to know about "Keeping the Garden"?

10:48 What are some of the categories of these "bad" products and/or services?

24:44 What are some areas we want to avoid?

29:05 How do we use wisdom and discernment in this area?

31:07 Summary & Disclosures

Links: 

1. https://www.stoppredatorygambling.org/
2. https://fightthenewdrug.org/how-porn-can-fuel-sex-trafficking/
3. https://www.tobaccofreekids.org/problem/toll-global
4. https://tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/32/5/645

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